Packers signed OLB Ahmad Brooks, formerly of the 49ers, to a one-year, $3.5 million contract.

Brooks was released by the 49ers last week after spending the previous nine years there. The 33-year-old started 91 games the past six seasons, finishing between six and 8.5 sacks each year. Not a dominant player off the edge by any means, Brooks is consistent and should have some gas left in the tank as a rotational piece in Green Bay. He could fill the old Julius Peppers role. Wed, Aug 30, 2017 01:54:00 PM

Rapoport adds the Broncos are interested as well, and both teams could use some help at outside linebacker. Released by the 49ers this week, Brooks was always likely to garner early interest, and it does not seem like he will have to wait long to find a new home. Brooks has averaged six sacks a year since 2009. Sun, Aug 27, 2017 02:20:00 PM

As expected. The Niners were hoping to find a trade partner but weren't able to find a suitor before their self-imposed 4 PM ET deadline. Brooks is coming off a down season that saw him rate as one of the league's worst linebackers and lost his starting spot to Eli Harold. It's debatable how much the 33-year-old has left in the tank, though it shouldn't take him long to find a new home. The 11-year vet has logged 53.5 sacks over 133 NFL appearances. Fri, Aug 25, 2017 04:01:00 PM

Rollins had been operating as the Packers' No. 4 cornerback, playing a healthy 139 snaps through six weeks. His performance had been poor. The No. 62 overall pick of the 2015 draft, Rollins will be heading into the final year of his rookie contract next season.